Saskatoon news

• 'I know nothing': Sask. seniors in the dark about vaccine rollout

  24-02-2021 23:40 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The limited supply of COVID-19 vaccines is leading to anxiety among older adults who say the government's messaging is unclear. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon researchers using their work in free digital cookbook - CTV News Saskatoon

  24-02-2021 23:35
  
  Saskatoon researchers using their work in free digital cookbook  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon researchers using their work in free digital cookbook

  24-02-2021 23:35
  
  For more than 15 years Phil Chilibeck and his research partner Gord Zello have been working with, researching, or cooking up and eating pulse crops.
  
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• Residents unhappy with proposed changes to Willows concept plan

  24-02-2021 23:21 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Some residents of Saskatoon's only golf course community are perturbed by a series of proposed changes to its second phase of development, saying it's not what they were led to believe would eventually be built. Read More
  
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• Residents north of Saskatoon upset about placement of SaskTel service tower - CTV News Saskatoon

  24-02-2021 23:21
  
  Residents north of Saskatoon upset about placement of SaskTel service tower  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Residents north of Saskatoon upset about placement of SaskTel service tower

  24-02-2021 23:21
  
  A group of residents living in Meadows Estates and Berheim Estates just south of Aberdeen are opposed to the building of a 76.2 metre SaskTel tower nearby.
  
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• COVID-19: Sask. reports lowest COVID-19 daily case total in months

  24-02-2021 23:06 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan reported its smallest daily total of new COVID-19 infections since November on Wednesday, continuing a slow but hopeful trend of the province's high case numbers declining. Read More
  
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• 'It's time that we step up': Saskatoon inmate on hunger strike to support women in Prince Albert jail - CTV News Saskatoon

  24-02-2021 23:00
  
  'It's time that we step up': Saskatoon inmate on hunger strike to support women in Prince Albert jail  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• 'It’s time that we step up': Saskatoon inmate on hunger strike to support women in Prince Albert jail

  24-02-2021 23:00
  
  Saskatoon inmate Cory Cardinal says he’s on hunger strike to support women in the Pine Grove Correctional Centre in Prince Albert.
  
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• 'Stay off our lands unless given consent': FSIN, mining firm at odds over exploration on Sask. First Nation

  24-02-2021 22:50
  
  “Resource developers must understand that provincial permits don’t give them the green light to run roughshod over our inherent and treaty rights,” said Birch Narrows Dene Nation Chief Jonathan Sylvestre.
  
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• UPDATE: Ongoing Incident - 2600 block 20th St. W

  24-02-2021 22:36 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The incident has ended and traffic restrictions are being lifted.At approximately 2:10 p.m., February 24, 2021, Saskatoon Police were called to a residence in the 2600 block of 20th Street West for a report of an injured person. There were no injuries and there is no risk to public safety.No charges have been laid and the investigation is ongoing.(Occurrence Number: 21-18419)
  
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• Saskatoon city council approves plan for $12.9 million festival site - CTV News Saskatoon

  24-02-2021 22:31
  
  Saskatoon city council approves plan for $12.9 million festival site  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Parents need to be aware of 'alluring' online trends: Sask. tech expert

  24-02-2021 22:22
  
  A Saskatchewan media and technology expert says parents need to keep an eye on the latest trends on social media platforms like TikTok – and check if their kids are participating.
  
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• After boy allegedly dies from online challenge, social media expert says parents need to be aware of trends

  24-02-2021 22:22
  
  A Saskatchewan media and technology expert says parents need to keep an eye on the latest trends on social media platforms like TikTok – and check if their kids are participating.
  
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• Saskatoon police respond to 'ongoing incident' on 20th St.

  24-02-2021 22:17
  
  Saskatoon police say they are on the scene of an “ongoing incident” in the 2600 block of 20th Street West.
  
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• No charges laid after Saskatoon police respond to report of injured person - CTV Toronto

  24-02-2021 22:17
  
  No charges laid after Saskatoon police respond to report of injured person  CTV Toronto
  
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• No charges laid after Saskatoon police respond to report of injured person

  24-02-2021 22:17
  
  No charges have been laid after Saskatoon police responded to an incident in the 2600 block of 20th Street West on Wednesday afternoon.
  
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• Saskatoon speed limit review could see some residential limits drop to 40, 30 km/h - CTV News Saskatoon

  24-02-2021 22:10
  
  Saskatoon speed limit review could see some residential limits drop to 40, 30 km/h  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon speed limit review could see some residential limits drop to 40, 30 km/h

  24-02-2021 22:10
  
  As part of the review, members of the public will be able to weigh in online and provide feedback about residential speed limits.
  
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• Mike Babcock proud of his coaching career

  24-02-2021 22:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Mike Babcock says while he may have done some things wrong and crossed the line, he has never set out to ever hurt anyone.
  
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• Mike Babcock on returning to Saskatoon to coach the Saskatchewan Huskies | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  24-02-2021 22:03
  
  Mike Babcock on returning to Saskatoon to coach the Saskatchewan Huskies | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Mike Babcock on returning to Saskatoon to coach the Saskatchewan Huskies

  24-02-2021 22:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Family is one reason why Mike Babcock said he decided to return to Saskatoon and become the volunteer head coach of the Saskatchewan Huskies for the next two years.
  
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• Ongoing Incident - 2600 block 20th St. W

  24-02-2021 21:56 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police are on the scene of an ongoing incident in the 2600 block of 20th Street West. Traffic restrictions are in place on 20th Street West between Ottawa Avenue South and Avenue Y South. Members of the public may notice a heavy police presence and are asked to avoid the area at this time.Further updates will be released as they become available.(Occurrence Number: 21-18419)
  
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• COVID-19: 56 new cases, three deaths as variant concerns mount

  24-02-2021 21:53 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan reported its smallest daily total of new COVID-19 infections since November on Wednesday, continuing a slow but hopeful trend of the province's high case numbers declining. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon seeks feedback on proposals to reduce residential speed limits

  24-02-2021 21:48 via thestarphoenix.com
  The City of Saskatoon is considering speed limit reductions to residential, school and playground areas. Read More
  
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• Marc Miller wants to improve working conditions for First Nations water operators ‘as soon as possible’

  24-02-2021 21:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says he doesn't know how long it will take to improve unfair working conditions for First Nations water operators.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: Lowest daily new case total since November, 3 new deaths

  24-02-2021 21:37 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan reported its lowest new daily case number since November Wednesday, with 56 new cases. Known active cases in the province are sitting at 1,425. 
  
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• Coronavirus: 3 new deaths, lowest daily infections so far in 2021 in Saskatchewan

  24-02-2021 21:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  There are 56 new coronavirus infections in Saskatchewan, according to health officials.
  
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• Cool down coming: Feb. 24 Saskatchewan weather outlook

  24-02-2021 21:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  One more nice day before a weekend cool down. Meteorologist Peter Quinlan with a look at what’s ahead in your SkyTracker weather outlook for Wednesday, Feb. 24.
  
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• 4-year-old Sask. girl takes sled ride with pet chicken

  24-02-2021 19:38 via cbc.ca
  
  "I asked her about it and she said, 'Mom, it wasn't an idea. It was a plan,'" said mother Tenille Poole.
  
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• Use of technology during pandemic opens door to cyberbullying: Sask. mental health worker

  24-02-2021 19:37
  
  Chalaine Senger says that being bullied can influence several aspects of what it means to grow up.
  
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• Saskatoon MP's bill to legalize single-event sports betting gets another crack at becoming law - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  24-02-2021 19:11
  
  Saskatoon MP's bill to legalize single-event sports betting gets another crack at becoming law  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Inmate COVID-19 cases at Sask. Pen account for nearly 30% of all cases in Canada's prisons during 2nd wave

  24-02-2021 19:02
  
  When it comes to the number coronavirus cases inside Canadian prisons during the second wave of COVID-19, Saskatchewan Penitentiary has been among the hardest hit
  
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• Police, family look for missing Regina woman

  24-02-2021 18:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Regina police say the family of Violet Starr-Goforth has not heard from her since Saturday and they are concerned about this unusual behaviour.
  
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• Council approves downtown festival site

  24-02-2021 18:26 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Construction on the first phase of a permanent festival site on the bank of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon could start this year now that city council has, as expected, given its final approval for the project. Read More
  
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• Sask. remand diversion program set to end next month

  24-02-2021 17:41 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A Saskatchewan program aimed at diverting people accused of criminal offences from custody who would otherwise be held in remand will wind down by the end of March. Read More
  
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• Feds need plan to vaccinate urban Indigenous, says head of Friendship Centres group

  24-02-2021 17:25
  
  The head of the National Association of Friendship Centres says Ottawa should have a cohesive COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan for Indigenous people, including in urban areas.
  
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• Feds need plan to vaccinate urban Indigenous people, friendship centres say

  24-02-2021 17:25
  
  As many Indigenous people who live in urban areas are left unsure how they will be vaccinated against COVID-19, an organization that serves them is calling on Ottawa to allocate vaccine shots for them.
  
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• Funding boost for patrol group a ‘game-changer’ for Saskatoon’s core neighbourhoods - Global News

  24-02-2021 16:57
  
  Funding boost for patrol group a ‘game-changer’ for Saskatoon’s core neighbourhoods  Global News
  
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• Funding boost for patrol group a ‘game-changer’ for Saskatoon’s core neighbourhoods

  24-02-2021 16:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Kinsmen Club is matching donations up to $40,000 for the Okihtcitawak Patrol Group and Prairie Harm Reduction.
  
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• Woman suffers life-threatening injuries after van smashes through storefront on Central Ave.

  24-02-2021 16:52 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A 31-year-old man's driver's licence has been seized "pending a medical review" after a mini van drove into a storefront in the Sutherland Industrial neighbourhood Tuesday afternoon, injuring two women inside, Saskatoon police say. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon administration advises against opening city facilities for homeless during extreme cold - CBC.ca

  24-02-2021 16:52
  
  Saskatoon administration advises against opening city facilities for homeless during extreme cold  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon administration advises against opening city facilities for homeless during extreme cold

  24-02-2021 16:52 via cbc.ca
  
  City councillors in Saskatoon heard concerns from administration Tuesday about designating a city-run facility as an overnight emergency cold weather emergency shelter.
  
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• Website, phone lines crash minutes after vaccination registration opens for Alberta seniors

  24-02-2021 16:42
  
  Registration opened Wednesday morning for Alberta seniors to book vaccination appointments, but the system crashed within minutes, leaving many frustrated.
  
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• 21K vaccinations booked, thousands left frustrated by technical issues around Alberta's rollout

  24-02-2021 16:42
  
  Registration opened Wednesday morning for Alberta seniors to book vaccination appointments, but the system crashed within minutes, leaving many frustrated.
  
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• 21K vaccinations booked so far despite website crashing after registration opens for Alberta seniors

  24-02-2021 16:42
  
  Registration opened Wednesday morning for Alberta seniors to book vaccination appointments, but the system crashed within minutes, leaving many frustrated.
  
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• 10K vaccinations booked so far despite website crashing after registration opens for Alberta seniors

  24-02-2021 16:42
  
  Registration opened Wednesday morning for Alberta seniors to book vaccination appointments, but the system crashed within minutes, leaving many frustrated.
  
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• Funding boost for patrol group a big win for Saskatoon’s core neighbourhoods

  24-02-2021 16:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  A patrol group that supports the most vulnerable people in Saskatoon just got a major boost which will allow the group to operate for another year.
  
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• New University of Regina scholarships honour late sports broadcaster Warren Woods

  24-02-2021 16:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  New scholarships are being offered at the University of Regina honouring the late Saskatchewan sports broadcaster Warren Woods after he died from COVID-19 in January.
  
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• Woman seriously injured after minivan drives into store in Saskatoon - Global News

  24-02-2021 16:19
  
  Woman seriously injured after minivan drives into store in Saskatoon  Global News
  
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